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gig · 15 February 2011, 02:23 AM

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Found this in the back of my dresser, in a box that I have not opened in a long time. It was a high school graduation present from an uncle to me in 1976. I remember not really falling in love with it, since it is a timex. He did tell me that this was "new" technology, that we would soon be seeing everywhere, called quartz. I did wear it on occassion for a year or two, but then put it in a box, and forgot about until now. I did not even open the back, and assume it still has the original battery that came with it. I did not wear a watch much in college, and bought a dress watch when I started working.

The look is unmistakable, and probably why I just knew my first Rolex had to be a ss sub...looks pretty close huh?

gqllc · 15 February 2011, 02:41 AM

Interesting find! I graduated in 1979 and was convinced I would be getting my first Rolex! Boy was I delusional!!! I did get a Seiko though. I was pretty disappointed

Frogman4me · 15 February 2011, 03:30 AM

That bracelet will give me nightmares tonight..lol

drtooth73 · 15 February 2011, 03:40 AM

great find!

AK40DJ50 · 15 February 2011, 06:27 AM

Interesting pics. A real time capsule from 1976.

GradyPhilpott · 15 February 2011, 08:35 AM

That is a terrible strap, but I do like the watch quite a bit.

I have to admit that I have a soft spot in my heart for Timex and own about seven.

Timex has always done what it does well and that to me is as admirable as Rolex doing what it does well.

It should also be noted that Timex survived all other American watchmakers before it was finally sold to some European outfit.

I'm still a fan, though.

Oh, and I'm cool with quartz, too, though I doubt I'll ever buy another. I have plenty, as it is.

Submariner G · 15 February 2011, 08:40 AM

nice find and a nice story to go with it.

Lagunatic · 15 February 2011, 08:59 AM

my new cheap timex. got it free from a car dealership

DCgator · 15 February 2011, 09:05 AM

Timex has its purpose and I appreciate it, esp when I'm deployed. It runs right up there with my Casio and Suunto for banging around in the field.

Your uncle was thoughtful and that's what counts the most.

Jan Davis · 15 February 2011, 09:11 AM

Disco Timex?

Jason71 · 15 February 2011, 09:24 AM

You should list that on Fleabay. I bet their is a collector or two that might give you a pretty penny for that watch.

rmfnla · 15 February 2011, 09:30 AM

The best Timex anything was when they find the guy's arm on Hill Street Blues and Renko says, "Takes a lickin', keeps on tickin'!"

indeuce · 15 February 2011, 11:58 AM

that watch would actually be pretty cool if the strap was changed out, haha.

Michael M. · 15 February 2011, 12:25 PM

Not a old rolex, but a good find!

gig · 16 February 2011, 05:18 AM

Hard to see in the picture, but the face is blue. I actually gave thought to putting on a new bracelet and wearing it. I think I'll just leave it as is for the sentimental value.

slcbbrown · 16 February 2011, 07:17 AM

Timex deserves respect for being what it was advertised to be. I can't see a lot of detail on your watch, but that thing might look great on a Nato. That 70's diver style was pretty common for a lot of brands.

I've got to say that that could be the ugliest strap I've seen in a long time.

gig · 16 February 2011, 07:46 AM

Come'on guys, what's so bad about the strap. The texturing on the plastic would fine in a high level German car.

SS Oyster · 16 February 2011, 09:08 AM

Disappointed

MY-WATCH · 16 February 2011, 01:35 PM

The strap as mentioned before

15 February 2011, 02:23 AM	#1
gig Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: seattle Watch: ss Sub date Posts: 100	Look What I Found in the Back of my Dresser :, Found this in the back of my dresser, in a box that I have not opened in a long time. It was a high school graduation present from an uncle to me in 1976. I remember not really falling in love with it, since it is a timex. He did tell me that this was "new" technology, that we would soon be seeing everywhere, called quartz. I did wear it on occassion for a year or two, but then put it in a box, and forgot about until now. I did not even open the back, and assume it still has the original battery that came with it. I did not wear a watch much in college, and bought a dress watch when I started working. The look is unmistakable, and probably why I just knew my first Rolex had to be a ss sub...looks pretty close huh?

15 February 2011, 02:41 AM	#2
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	Interesting find! I graduated in 1979 and was convinced I would be getting my first Rolex! Boy was I delusional!!! I did get a Seiko though. I was pretty disappointed __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

15 February 2011, 06:27 AM	#5
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	Interesting pics. A real time capsule from 1976. __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

15 February 2011, 08:35 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	That is a terrible strap, but I do like the watch quite a bit. I have to admit that I have a soft spot in my heart for Timex and own about seven. Timex has always done what it does well and that to me is as admirable as Rolex doing what it does well. It should also be noted that Timex survived all other American watchmakers before it was finally sold to some European outfit. I'm still a fan, though. Oh, and I'm cool with quartz, too, though I doubt I'll ever buy another. I have plenty, as it is. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

15 February 2011, 09:24 AM	#11
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	You should list that on Fleabay. I bet their is a collector or two that might give you a pretty penny for that watch. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

15 February 2011, 03:30 AM	#3
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	That bracelet will give me nightmares tonight..lol

15 February 2011, 03:40 AM	#4
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	great find!

15 February 2011, 08:40 AM	#7
Submariner G "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 158	nice find and a nice story to go with it.

15 February 2011, 08:59 AM	#8
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	my new cheap timex. got it free from a car dealership

15 February 2011, 09:05 AM	#9
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Timex has its purpose and I appreciate it, esp when I'm deployed. It runs right up there with my Casio and Suunto for banging around in the field. Your uncle was thoughtful and that's what counts the most.

15 February 2011, 09:11 AM	#10
Jan Davis Fake Identity Cyber-Criminal Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Jan Location: Hong Kong Watch: DateJust Posts: 394	Disco Timex?

15 February 2011, 09:30 AM	#12
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	The best Timex anything was when they find the guy's arm on Hill Street Blues and Renko says, "Takes a lickin', keeps on tickin'!" __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

15 February 2011, 11:58 AM	#13
indeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 127	that watch would actually be pretty cool if the strap was changed out, haha.

15 February 2011, 12:25 PM	#14
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Not a old rolex, but a good find!

16 February 2011, 05:18 AM	#15
gig Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: seattle Watch: ss Sub date Posts: 100	Hard to see in the picture, but the face is blue. I actually gave thought to putting on a new bracelet and wearing it. I think I'll just leave it as is for the sentimental value.

16 February 2011, 07:17 AM	#16
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Timex deserves respect for being what it was advertised to be. I can't see a lot of detail on your watch, but that thing might look great on a Nato. That 70's diver style was pretty common for a lot of brands. I've got to say that that could be the ugliest strap I've seen in a long time.

16 February 2011, 07:46 AM	#17
gig Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: seattle Watch: ss Sub date Posts: 100	Come'on guys, what's so bad about the strap. The texturing on the plastic would fine in a high level German car.

16 February 2011, 09:08 AM	#18
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Disappointed

16 February 2011, 01:35 PM	#19
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	The strap as mentioned before

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